The Italian
Ann Radcliffe
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The love story between a nobleman and a beautiful lady whom he meets in church leads both of them to unexpected places, as many people would not put up with their love. This novel is considered to be one of the best Gothic novels ever written, by one of the first (and best) writers of the genre. How does an "indecent" love story become a Gothic tale? What is the outcome of this love story? If you want to know, read this book. (Summary by Stav Nisser) (18 hr 54 min)
Chapitres
Introduction | 9:20 | Lu par Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 1, part 1 | 26:18 | Lu par Marty Kris |
Chapter 1, part 2 | 22:30 | Lu par Marty Kris |
Chapter 2 | 36:47 | Lu par Natalie |
Chapter 3 | 32:22 | Lu par Natalie |
Chapter 4 | 18:36 | Lu par garyday |
Chapter 5 | 6:35 | Lu par VocalPenguin |
Chapter 6 | 42:59 | Lu par garyday |
Chapter 7 | 37:32 | Lu par LizMourant |
Chapter 8 | 43:57 | Lu par LizMourant |
Chapter 9 | 26:21 | Lu par LizMourant |
Chapter 10 | 17:51 | Lu par garyday |
Chapter 11 | 37:35 | Lu par garyday |
Chapter 12, part 1 | 28:10 | Lu par Marty Kris |
Chapter 12, part 2 | 29:12 | Lu par Marty Kris |
Chapter 13 | 42:19 | Lu par Marty Kris |
Chapter 14 | 18:44 | Lu par Marty Kris |
Chapter 15 | 23:11 | Lu par Marty Kris |
Chapter 16 | 37:07 | Lu par Marty Kris |
Chapter 17 | 48:30 | Lu par Tina Danh |
Chapter 18 | 18:28 | Lu par Marty Kris |
Chapter 19 | 29:12 | Lu par garyday |
Chapter 20 | 48:23 | Lu par garyday |
Chapter 21, part 1 | 24:27 | Lu par garyday |
Chapter 21, part 2 | 28:38 | Lu par garyday |
Chapter 22, part 1 | 24:37 | Lu par Marty Kris |
Chapter 22, part 2 | 21:30 | Lu par Marty Kris |
Chapter 23 | 41:51 | Lu par Marty Kris |
Chapter 24 | 22:04 | Lu par Marty Kris |
Chapter 25 | 14:23 | Lu par Nadine Eckert-Boulet |
Chapter 26, part 1 | 29:54 | Lu par Marty Kris |
Chapter 26, part 2 | 27:35 | Lu par Marty Kris |
Chapter 27 | 21:40 | Lu par Cate Barratt |
Chapter 28 | 53:01 | Lu par Cate Barratt |
Chapter 29 | 29:48 | Lu par Cate Barratt |
Chapter 31, part 1 | 20:55 | Lu par Cate Barratt |
Chapter 31, part 2 | 19:28 | Lu par Cate Barratt |
Chapter 32 | 10:11 | Lu par Cate Barratt |
Chapter 33 | 35:56 | Lu par Cate Barratt |
Chapter 34 | 15:51 | Lu par Cate Barratt |
Chapter 35 | 10:12 | Lu par Nadine Eckert-Boulet |
Critiques
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Great Narration
Marty Kris is to be heartily congratulated for his masterful job of bringing the characters to life. Cate Barrett, a fav, is to be commended for a narration that displays her narrative skill. I am sorry she appeared too little too late. The story is full of unexpected plot twists which keep the reader somewhat engaged. Lots of evil doings and near escapes. It’s not something Expatriate would have read.
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Susanne Morraz
Loved the story. It would have been better if there was only one narrator. A bit distracting when each narrator used different voices for the different characters. Overall I enjoyed it.





Melanie
This is interesting as historical literature but I got tired of the effusive Italian peasant storytelling. Very long and a little tedious. Also the hero is kind of a dope.
Great Resource





Jeremy C
Very helpful. Follows along with my text very well. Thank you to those who contributed.
very enjoyable





Bruce G
A interesting and suspenseful love story! Thank you for reading this tale.
dont usually go for group reads but this was great





Hann Norris
amazingly done





Fleur
while it’s a classic happy ending style typical of mrs radcliffe, i can’t say i didn’t enjoy every moment of the italian. vivaldi and ellena make a very sweet couple, though one does wonder how all these historical couples manage to fall in love on the strength of a pretty face! the plot was enjoyable and had some twists and turns - i found the escape from the convent to be quite suspenseful. the principle villain was very effectively done though i think his death rather scene was very stereotypically written. all in all, i really enjoyed it